Eggplant

Red Currant

Eggplant and Red Currant

Eggplant

Red Currant

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

1.1.1 General Benefits

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp

Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

5.88 g13.80 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

3.00 g4.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.53 g7.37 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.98 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NA2.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.65 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.28 mg0.06 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

22.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.20 mg41.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.30 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg11.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

36.00 mcg47.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.90 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.18 g0.20 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

229.00 mg275.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.23 mg1.00 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

9.00 mg33.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

14.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.16 mg0.23 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

24.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.23 mg0.19 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.08 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.30 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

13.00 mg35.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

63.00 mg53.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

7.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

92.30 g83.95 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.66 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

25.00 kcal56.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA308.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal70.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA165.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA260.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Fruit vegetable, Tropical

Berry

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black

Red

4.6 Inside Color

White

Red

4.7 Shape

Oval

Round

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy

Sour, Tart

4.10 Origin

India

Europe

4.11 Grows on

Bushes

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy loam

Moist, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-76-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Cold

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.

The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

Russia

5.3.2 Other Countries

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Germany

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

Russia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Solanum melongena

Ribes rubrum

6.2 Synonym

Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Asteridae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Solanales

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Solanaceae

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Solanum

Ribes

7.10 Species

S. melongena

R. rubrum

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Eggplant and Red Currant

We might think that Eggplant and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Red Currant is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Red Currant with peel is 25.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Eggplant and Red Currant belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Eggplant and Red Currant is Solanales and Saxifragales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.